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Laser Origami: Building Lunar Bases with Folded Glass and Ceramics
Key Takeaways
- UF researchers develop laser forming to bend lunar soil into glass/ceramic structures.
- Process called laser origami eliminates need for heavy machinery.
- DARPA-funded study tests laser forming in different atmospheres.
- Technology could enable Moon base construction using local materials.
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